What is Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression (MILD)?

The MILD procedure removes excess tissue pressing on the nerves in the lower spine, commonly due to lumbar spinal stenosis. It’s done through a tiny incision and requires no general anesthesia.

Minimally invasive lumbar decompression, also known as MILD, is a surgical procedure to relieve pressure on one or more nerve roots in the lumbar spine.

Procedure Details

Through a small incision, specialized tools are used to remove or trim the sources of nerve compression.

Conditions Treated

MILD is used to treat lumbar spinal stenosis, herniated discs, or degenerative disc disease.

Benefits

Significant pain relief
Less tissue damage
Faster recovery

Risks

Infection
Nerve damage
Bleeding
Potential for further surgeries

Recovery

Recovery time varies but typically ranges from a few weeks to a few months.

Goals

Relieve symptoms
Improve function
Help the patient return to normal activities

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What is Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression (MILD)?

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